Valentine's Day Dinner Specials Melbourne 2026: Set Menus, Deals & Romantic Tables

Valentine's Day 2026 lands on Saturday, February 14, 2026, and Melbourne restaurants are leaning into set menus, curated pairings, and candlelit seating to make the night feel special. This guide focuses on real 2026 dinner specials (not generic lists), with prices and what you actually get. If you want the bigger picture, start with the full Valentine's Day Melbourne 2026 guide and the Valentine's Day Melbourne hotels guide.

If you're planning a romantic dinner Melbourne locals actually book, these are the standouts. I've grouped them by Fine Dining, Mid-range, Budget-friendly, and then re-sorted by cuisine to make it easy to match the vibe.

Quick booking tips (read this before you book)

• Expect set menus and prepayment. Most venues are running fixed menus with limited cancellations.
• Seatings sell out first for 7-8pm bookings. Early (5-6pm) or late (8:30-9pm) seatings are usually easier to secure.
• Add-ons are common. Rose petals, Champagne on arrival, window table upgrades, and live entertainment pop up at premium venues.
• Menu changes happen. Valentine's menus often shift slightly; always confirm dietary needs and final inclusions at booking.

Fine Dining Valentine's Specials (high-end, high romance)

Omnia Bistro & Bar (South Yarra) - $185pp set menu

Omnia's 2026 Valentine's special is one of the most detailed in Melbourne. The $185pp set menu is centered around their signature dry-aged honey roasted duck. You start with snacks like rock oyster and ocean trout cigar, move into entrees such as beef tartare and lobster raviolo, then land on the duck main with sides, and finish with a strawberry and cream parfait. There's also an optional rose and personalised card add-on. This is a classic "special occasion" choice for couples who want a slower, structured evening.

No35 Restaurant, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins - $199-$349pp dinner

No35 is leaning into a French-inspired Valentine's dinner with Champagne and live music. Choose between an early 3-course dinner ($199pp) or a late 4-course dinner ($349pp) that includes free-flowing premium beverages. There's also a 3-course lunch ($139pp) for couples who prefer daylight views. Window tables have a premium surcharge, so book early if skyline views matter. This is one of the most "classic Valentine's" hotel dining rooms in the CBD.

Alluvial Restaurant, InterContinental Melbourne - $195pp three-course + dessert buffet

Alluvial's 2026 Valentine's dinner is designed as a complete night out: Champagne and canapes on arrival, entrees like Gippsland beef tartare and Berkshire pork belly, mains including Parwan Valley striploin or Wyndham barramundi, and a dessert buffet with a chocolate fountain. A live cellist is part of the experience. It's perfect for couples who want a formal, celebratory feel without booking a multi-hour degustation.

Mid-range Valentine's Specials (great food, better value)

Taxi Kitchen (Fed Square) - $120pp four-course set menu

Taxi Kitchen is offering a $120pp four-course menu for February 14, 2026, with some of its most popular dishes. Expect menu highlights like southern rock lobster, candy pork belly, Shark Bay scallops, chargrilled Sher wagyu, and the restaurant's signature Szechuan spiced duck, finishing with a chocolate souffle. Available for lunch or dinner, it's a brilliant CBD option with panoramic Yarra views.

Bottega (Melbourne CBD) - $135pp four-course set menu

Bottega's 2026 Valentine's set menu is $135pp and built around a four-course Italian dinner with a choice of mains. If you want the full experience, there's an optional cocktail pairing package ($215pp). It's a confident, modern-Italian pick that works well for couples who like wine, pasta, and a polished dining room.

Trevi Restaurant (Melbourne CBD) - $115pp four-course set menu

Trevi's $115pp four-course menu is one of the best value options in the CBD. On arrival there's house-baked olive sourdough, then you choose an entree (think Sydney rock oysters, beef carpaccio, prosciutto-wrapped scallops, or calamari), followed by a main like veal cutlet, snapper fillet, slow roasted duck, eye fillet, or gnocchi. Desserts include creme brulee, lemon meringue, and a Ferrero chocolate torte. It's ideal if you want a full set menu without a high-end price tag.

Hunter & Barrel (Eastland) - $115pp set menu + Prosecco

Hunter & Barrel's Eastland venue has a $115pp set menu with a glass of Prosecco on arrival, choice of starters (beef rib croquettes, tuna tartare, or roast onion bruschetta), mains like eye fillet or barramundi, share sides (corn ribs, broccolini), and dessert options including chocolate s'more, cronut, or basque cheesecake. It's a warm, steak-forward option outside the CBD.

Dock 37 Bar & Kitchen, Pan Pacific Melbourne - $135pp set menu + live illustrator

Dock 37's Valentine's Day Set Menu is $135pp and includes four courses featuring freshly shucked oysters, wagyu, premium seafood, and a molten Valrhona chocolate fondant. A live illustrator will create a complimentary keepsake portrait for diners, which is a sweet, low-effort way to make the night feel more special. This is a strong pick if you want a hotel-style experience without the fine-dining price.

Budget-friendly Valentine's Specials (under $100pp)

Ginger at PARKROYAL Monash - $79pp four-course set menu

For a more affordable valentine day dinner 2026, Ginger's offer is hard to beat: $79pp for four courses, Rose Petal Prosecco on arrival, and an oyster with passionfruit granita to start. Entree and main options include seared scallops, grilled beef tenderloin with truffle mash, and spinach & ricotta ravioli, finishing with desserts and petit four to share. Ideal for couples who want a romantic dinner without a huge spend.

Ottie's (Docklands) - $95pp set menu with bubbles

Ottie's has a $95pp set menu built for an unhurried evening. You'll start with bubbles on arrival, then move through dishes like Bass Strait scallops and Coffin Bay oysters. Mains include eye fillet with potato gratin or Otway pork loin with sweet potato mash and bourbon sauce, and dessert options like creme caramel or pistachio cake. It's a relaxed, dockside pick for couples who want quality without the CBD rush.

Valentine's Specials by Cuisine

Italian & Modern European

• Bottega: Four-course Italian set menu ($135pp) with a choice of mains and optional cocktail pairing. Ideal for pasta lovers and couples who want a classic, elegant room.
• Trevi: Four-course Italian menu ($115pp) with oysters, carpaccio, veal cutlet, snapper, duck, and gnocchi options. Great for traditionalists who like plenty of choice.
• Dock 37 (Pan Pacific): Italian-leaning hotel dining with oysters, wagyu and a chocolate fondant on the four-course menu ($135pp), plus a live illustrator keepsake.

Modern Australian with Asian influence

• Taxi Kitchen: Four-course menu ($120pp) that blends modern Australian and Asian touches - rock lobster, pork belly, scallops, wagyu, Szechuan spiced duck. Excellent for skyline views and a city-center vibe.
• Omnia: Modern Australian fine dining with signature duck as the centrepiece and a refined, multi-course structure ($185pp).
• Alluvial: Three-course fine dining with Champagne, oysters, and a dessert buffet ($195pp) - polished, formal and celebratory.

French-inspired romance

• No35 (Sofitel): French-inspired menu with Champagne on arrival, live music, and premium late-night set menu options ($199-$349pp). A classic romantic dinner Melbourne couples book for milestone nights.

Steak & grill-focused

• Hunter & Barrel: Steakhouse-style set menu with eye fillet, lamb fillet skewer, and Prosecco on arrival ($115pp). A solid option for carnivores outside the CBD.
• Omnia and Alluvial both feature premium beef options alongside their main set menus, if you want steak without a pure steakhouse vibe.

Hotel dining (quiet, easy, and polished)

• Sofitel No35, InterContinental Alluvial, Pan Pacific Dock 37, and PARKROYAL Monash Ginger are all hotel-based, which means consistent service, predictable timing, and easy booking for couples staying in the CBD or near major venues.

How this guide was built (and why menus can change)

Broadsheet and Time Out usually publish Melbourne Valentine's round-ups close to the date, but their latest public guides are for 2025, not 2026. For accuracy, the listings above are based on restaurant and hotel Valentine's menus for 14 February 2026, plus current OpenTable experiences and venue pages. Always confirm final pricing and inclusions when you book.

FAQs

Is Valentine's Day 2026 on a weekend? Yes. Valentine's Day 2026 falls on Saturday, February 14, 2026, so expect higher demand and more set-menu seatings than a weekday.

How much should I budget for a Valentine's Day dinner in Melbourne? Budget-friendly set menus start around $79-$95pp (Ginger, Ottie's). Mid-range options are generally $115-$135pp, and fine dining ranges $185-$349pp for premium packages.

Do these restaurants allow dietary requirements? Most venues will do their best with notice, but Valentine's set menus are often limited or no-modification. Contact the restaurant before booking, especially for allergies or vegan menus.

Which options include a special experience beyond food? Pan Pacific Dock 37 includes a live illustrator portrait, No35 offers live music and Champagne, and Alluvial features a live cellist with a dessert buffet.

Where can I find more set menus if these book out? OpenTable's Melbourne Experiences page lists additional Valentine's set menus with live availability, often under $110pp. Use it for last-minute options.

What if we want a full Valentine's weekend in Melbourne? Pair dinner with a city stay or rooftop drinks. The Valentine's Day Melbourne hotels guide is a good place to start.

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If you're still deciding, start with your budget and vibe: fine dining for a once-a-year splurge, mid-range for the best balance of romance and value, and budget-friendly for low-pressure, high-quality date nights. Valentine's Day 2026 will book out fast, so grab a table now and make it yours.